CJ Axles

[79'cj-5]

I have looked at just about every jeep related forum and website for info on axles to swap into my 79’CJ-5. So here is my question….

Looking at either a Ford 9” or a Ford 8.8” for the rear axle …. What are your thought on the best to use.


A little info on how the jeep build is going to go:

* Want to keep the axle around the 60” or less WMS to WMS.
* It’s going to be a daily driver that will see moderate trail use on weekends (if time, money and family permit).
* Going to run 35” x 14.5” on it.
* Going to swap in a wider front axle, so if need be I can find a front axle with the same bolt pattern to match the 8.8” rear axle if that is what I decide on.
* Like the thought of having rear disk brakes.
* Have a welder and already doing custom fab on the Jeep.

[79'cj-5]

Forgot to mention this:

Doing a SOA w/ RE 6 leaf reverse eye springs and leaning toward revolver shackles.

Also planning flipping rear shackle hanger and rewelding rear main leaf spring mount to gain about 4" in wheel span.

[rajincajingt]

the 8.8 is a great axle for the back but if you are upgrading the front, there are not many options for the 5on4.5 for the front. so i would say a 9" and find a good front axle

[bigchief1919]

the 8.8 is in both 5x5.5 and 5x4.5(F-150 and mustang,ranger)....the 2 down sides to a 9inch is the low pinion and it take more horsepower to turn then the 8.8....id run which ever i got a better deal on.

[usmcdoc14]

the 9 is not going to give you a workable driveshaft angle with a CJ-5 unless you go high pinion.

the 8.8 comes with the suck bolt pattern :( so it will need redrilling or hunt down a 5on5.5 one and then you will be dropping cash on converting a front axle (wider) to match the pattern

i would go the time honored tradition of finding a rusted jeep waggoneer for $100 and using both the front and rear dana 44's from it as they will handle your needs just fine :D

[Mo]

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